Memorial unveiling honors Aviator James McConnell at UVA
At the University of Virginia in Charlottesville the memorial for Sergeant Aviator James Rogers McConnell was unveiled during the 94th session graduation events. Alumni gathered in Madison Hall, with faculty and students present, as the ceremony honored McConnell who died near Flire France on March 19, 1917, while rising in the Lafayette Escadrille.
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Fragmentary Crime Note From A Mistyped Page
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a crime scene with unclear names and dates. The readable portions reference an incident at a location and involved individuals, but many words are corrupted and no coherent facts emerge.
Former Representative Snegar Sher Ley Graduates in Louleville
Former Representative Snegar Sher ley of Louleville Ky. and a University of Louisville law school graduate, class of St, attended final exercises followed by a reception for graduates, relatives and guests in Madison Hall. Bristol report notes municipal election chose commissioners J L Godsey W H Rouse C A Jones J A Goodpasture and Dr W R Rogers under the new manager plan after March 13.
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W R. Rogers
Elmer Rayner elected Yale Currier fellow in history
Elmer Louis Rayner secretary of George Washington University and history faculty member has been elected Currier fellow in history at Yale University. He has not announced whether he will leave GW to accept the post.
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Shoppers Crippled by Mass Labor Walkout at Norfolk Terminal
About 125 machinists boilermakers pipe fitters and carmen quit at the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company terminal in Petersburg. The general foreman believes the terminal and engines can run for about a month with only 13 of 140 workers remaining. Trains will be kept on time by 34 hour work days as crews protest conditions.
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Petersburg
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
Pra lan Named French Minister to Poland
Paris Montay reports Mugene J. Pra lan has been officially appointed French Minister to Poland. Announcement confirms the posting and outlines the diplomatic implication amid ongoing European affairs.
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Paris
Mary Claybrook Pole Dies on Eve of Daughter’s Wedding
Mrs Mary Claybrook Pole wife of Dr Edgar A Pole died at Hot Springs Va from heart trouble while arrangements were underway for her daughter Judith Pole to wed Newton Wiley in New York. Funeral plans set for the next morning with the wedding to proceed quietly Wednesday evening. She leaves a husband three children siblings and was tied to Westmoreland County Virginia and notable relatives.
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Virginia Weddings in Petersburg and Gordonsville
At St Josephs Catholic Church Petersburg Nellie Kilmartin married J E Dice with Rev Father Martin J Haver officiating. Marguerite Kilmartin maid of honor and G P Bland best man. The couple left for a motor trip to Washington Pittsburgh and Wheeling Heathsville. Also Hattie Louie Seales to James W Sneed announced in Kilmarnock. In Danville Carl Perry aged 15 drowned while bathing near Shaw's pond. West Rockville Md Baruch Magruder and Joseph W Bowie named deputy game wardens by State game Warden B L Le Compte.
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Petersburg
St Joseph's Catholic Church
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J E Dice
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Atlanta
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Wheeling
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Pittsburgh
Wheeling Heathsville
W G Seales
Kilmarnock
Hattie Louie
James W. Sneed
Gordonsville
Washington Post
Danville
Carl Perry
Shaw’s
Mii Pond
William Perry
Washington West Rockville
L LeCompte
Baruch © Magruder
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Joseph W Bowie
Chevy Chase
This County
Veterans Return Parade Faces Roses, Welcome Home
Nearly 100 Alexandria men who served in World War I trod a bed of roses as schoolchildren showered flowers along North Washington Street. The parade started at King and Patrick streets led by Maj William M. Smith with Maj Randall Caton and Capt George H Evans among aides. After marching through main streets the veterans gathered at Westminster building for a buffet supper amid civic groups, former militia, and the city fire department. Separately Common Council approved a permanent health department with a full-time health officer at 2500 dollars, a deputy at 1500, a bacteriologist at 2000, a nurse at 1200, and a clerk at 720, with Dr Sandidge speaking for passage ahead of a Friday board meeting.
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Sandidge
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Board of Aldermen
Hill Top House Burns at Harpers Ferry
The Hill Top House, a famous Harpers Ferry resort, was destroyed by fire early this morning causing about 40,000 in loss with 30,000 insured. Proprietor S Levett reported the blaze began on the second floor from a defective wire as about 75 guests fled with little of their belongings.
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When the Boys Come Home Foot Care Advertisement
Government supplied troops with 1 500 000 pounds of powder for the feet to boost efficiency. Soldiers would walk twice as far and stay comfortable with Allen's Foot Base in each shoe. Try it yourself to feel the comfort. Ask for Allen's Foot Base for tired feet swollen feet blisters and sore spots. Sold everywhere.
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Burlington Hotel Room and meals rates and amenities
Burlington Hotel offers rooms and baths from 2.00 to 5.00 with breakfast at 1.00 lunch 0.75 and dinner 1.50. Music entertained each evening. Gardens and roof deemed cool and attractive. No dancing is allowed.
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